NHPC Limited has added another achievement to its sporting credentials, with Anoop Kumar and Om Prakash securing the gold medal in the Men’s Doubles category at the 29th Inter-CPSU Carrom Tournament, held in Shimla from October 22 to 26, 2026.
The championship, organised by SJVN Limited under the aegis of the Power Sports Control Board (PSCB), Ministry of Power, Government of India, brought together 12 teams representing leading Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and organisations associated with the power sector.
Demonstrating impressive coordination, precision and competitive spirit, the NHPC pair emerged victorious in the Men’s Doubles competition. M.P. Chamoli and Vishal Kumar, representing the Ministry of Power, finished as first runners-up. In contrast, R.K. Sansui and R.K. Saikia of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) secured the second runners-up position.
The five-day tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation across men’s and women’s team championships, singles and doubles categories, highlighting the sporting talent and competitive spirit within India’s public sector organisations.
In the Men’s Team Championship, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed the title, while the Ministry of Power and NEEPCO secured the runners-up positions. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) won the Women’s Team Championship, followed by SJVN and CEA.
Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN, attended the prize distribution ceremony as Chief Guest, and Rajesh Kumar Chandel, Director (Projects), SJVN, as Guest of Honour. The dignitaries presented trophies, medals and certificates to the winners and other top performers.
Congratulating the participants, Ajay Kumar Sharma highlighted the importance of sporting activities in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, teamwork, discipline and perseverance. He emphasised that these qualities are equally valuable in strengthening professional excellence and organisational performance.
Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN, also extended his congratulations to the winners and participating teams.
The tournament served as a platform for encouraging healthy competition, strengthening professional relationships and fostering camaraderie among employees of public sector organisations.
NHPC’s gold medal achievement reflects the sporting capabilities of its workforce and reinforces the importance of employee participation in activities beyond professional responsibilities.
The successful conclusion of the championship further highlighted India’s power sector organisations’ commitment to promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and employee engagement through inter-organisational sporting initiatives.
